2012 Malaysian Camporama

2012 Royal Rangers International SUMMER 2012 Council Meeting Summary Volume 8, Issue 3

2012 MALAYSIAN CAMPORAMA: The Super Bowl of Camps by Kedric Kwan he 2012 Malaysian TCamporama was held in conjunction he ninth annual Royal Rangers International (RRI) Council At the request of Doug Marsh, the RRI Council members ap- with Royal Rangers’ 30th anniversary in Malaysia. met April 21–23, 2012, in Palermo, Italy, coinciding with an- proved revisions to the global curriculum currently in use to T More than 600 campers other important conference for ministering to unreached peo- make it more manageable for national leaders and even more between the ages of 9 and 40 attended. streamlined for translation projects. ples. All five RRI regions and the United States were represented The theme was “Toward Greater Things.” at the meeting. The RRI director and the regional coordinators Special consideration was given to the plans for the fiftieth Attendees were separated into four groups, each presented reports on the growth and state of the Royal anniversary celebration of Royal Rangers during National each representing a state in Malaysia: Kelantan, Ranger ministry in their respective regions of the world. The Camporama and the RRI Global Leaders Encounter in Springfield, Perak, Sarawak, and Johor. To grow and build reports reflected another year of substantial progress on many Missouri. team spirit, each group was tasked to replicate features of their assigned state. This was fronts, including new works in West Africa and advances in some The next RRI Council is scheduled to take place in Argentina known as Gua Tempurung, then followed the soccer in a bubble suit), and sticky-wicky- accomplished by using games, food, crafts, and aromatic trail to a makeshift kopitiam (coffee wacky (a tall, inflatable bouncy tower with predominately Muslim countries in Eurasia and Asia Pacific. in April 2013. cultural elements. shop). Campers enjoyed chee cheong fun (rice Velcro strips and Velcro cubes to attach on). Those who visited Johor were greeted by the flour rolls with thick, black sauce) and the It was an ultimate playground for adventure “Sultan” himself and given the opportunity to ever-famous Ipoh white coffee. sports. Carnival games were set up in witness the local horse dance known as Kuda At the third location, Sarawak, participants classrooms to test skills such as bowling, Kepang. The younger campers could be seen learned the traditional bamboo dance, tried stacking, balancing, and shooting. kicking a rattan ball in the air, a game known out the blow pipes, ate live sago worms (not During the rallies Pastor Daniel Ross reminded as sepak takraw. for the fainthearted), and sampled colorful campers to not be entangled by the things At Perak campers first entered through a cave layered cake and iced tea. of this world. He spoke about how David Stay connected to what is happening around overcame Goliath. He shared how God Kelantan, was decorated with a dock and two the world by visiting the RRI website. changed him. Many give their lives to God, boats, a boxing ring, a traditional food market, and some even obeyed the call to full-time The site is your one source for program information, and numerous game stalls. Campers from ministry. The presence of God was evident at reports, and details on upcoming global events. Kelantan wore beautiful Malay costumes. The camp, and if it were not for our Saviour, this campers tasted barbecued chicken, fried fish camp would never be a success. intl.RoyalRangersInternational.com fritters, and delicious desserts. www.RoyalRangersInternational.com Other Camporama activities included the View the full article at flying fox zip line, rappelling, KMX bikes, royalrangersinternational.com facebook.com/RoyalRangersInternational under the Events tab. horizontal bungee, bump-2-bump (playing An International Flavor at National Camporama Royal Rangers International (RRI) Do you have a short testimony of hosted 163 international delegates from 28 something God did while you were at countries at the 10th Royal Rangers National National Camporama? Camporama held July 9-13, 2012 in Eagle One thing God did for me was re-awaken my love for Rock, Missouri. International delegates Christian music. I grew up on hymns and choral music Royal Rangers International hosted the Global Leaders Encounter July 13-15, 2012. handed out the RRI pin set, traded pins, and as I became an adult that burned me out on gospel. One hundred attendees from 28 nations attended this historic event on the played soccer, stamped Camporama booklets (At least traditional black gospel music) But Brenton Miles’ campus of Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. and made new friends. performances were refreshing. And now “Jesus, you’re all I For many of the international delegates need” is stuck in my head forever. attending National Camporama was the — William Lightbourn fulfillment of a desire that began when Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands they were young. Here is what some of the UNITY IN DIVERSITY Even as a commander, the messages of the night services delegates had to say: impacted me. I realized that God still continues to work on by Gerhard & Tammy Uys Did you notice any cultural differences our lives and we need to be ready for him to work in us. Our National Commanders, South Africa between your country and the USA? desire for an adventure with God, building our character and The only humourous cultural difference that I encountered accepting the task he has for us is a life which many young “Unity in Diversity” was the impression we received at the was during the meal times. Often we would go about people need to see in action and the commanders should Global Leaders Encounter (GLE). Royal Ranger leaders from around the asking if individuals sitting about or milling around were with Rangers. We disembarked from the plane and the be living this life and showing the way. I am challenged to world met together for the first time to celebrate the faithfulness of God. first thing we saw were the banners with the emblems in continue developing my own character and relationship in the “queue” and often I had a blank response. It was only What a beautiful display of our Father’s creativity: a gathering of many in day two that I realised that the term used in the US was the terminal. Our trip to Eagle Rock carried people from with Christ so that I can be greatly used through the Royal “line”. Thus, the question changed to “Are you in the line?” Guatemala, Mexico, Singapore, Russia, and El Salvador. Ranger ministry to impact the future generation of leaders. different people, nations, colors, cultures, and personalities—all determined as opposed to “Are you queuing up?” Thank you to everyone, and especially God, for permitting — Erwin Chan – Singapore to reach the next generation for the kingdom of God through Royal Rangers. — Mark Sng – Singapore us the most memorable adventure that we will carry with Though using different methods, we are united in the vision and mission to mentor and us for the rest of our lives. For more Camporama impressions from We had a bit of a laugh when we heard that the menu for international delegates click on the disciple boys and girls to become what God has planned and purposed for them. — Samuel Hernández – El Salvador lunch one day was ‘sloppy joes’ as a ‘sloppy joe’ in Australia Camporama link on our website at “It is not what you bring to a group which matters most, but what you unlock while you are royalrangersinternational.com. is a knitted sweater or a pullover! A memorable experience was my volunteer shift at the there,” wrote Karen Lee-Thorp in How to Ask Great Questions. This definitely happened for every — Jenni Saltmiras – Australia Deaverton Snack Bar. I was the only international delegate delegate in attendance, through the sessions with Royal Rangers International director Doug there, as the rest were from all over America. We chatted An American boy saw me carrying the Malaysian flag as while we worked, learning all kinds of things, sharing many Marsh and our guest speaker, Dr. Tim Elmore. I was going for the international parade rehearsal and jokes and funny stories. At one point, there was no line up We left the two day event asked, “How do you get one of those? Wanna trade?” I guess so I got everyone’s attention, and burst out singing ‘if you’re with such a rich feeling, having you could trade anything at Camporama in the US. happy and you know it’! Everyone joined in straight away experienced God’s renewed — Eddy Law – Malaysia & we sang about 3 verses, with everyone outside either direction and knowing that it is What was your most memorable joining in or looking incredibly confused! an honor as well as an awesome experience at Camporama? After my shift was over, the lady in charge thanked me for responsibility to be part of this While we waited in the Dallas airport, we began to see everything I had done; she went on to say how my shift was God-given ministry wherever we the most fun she’d had at camp and that I had brightened Rangers from many parts of the world filling the terminal are called to walk in it. with a wide variety of emblems and uniforms with different everyone’s day. When we parted ways, she gave me a huge flags and different languages but united under one promise hug and thanked me again. With God’s help we will do and one brotherhood. Our flight to Springfield was filled — Jenni Saltmiras – Australia our best! 2012 Royal Rangers International SUMMER 2012 Council Meeting Summary Volume 8, Issue 3